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Honda CB 125F vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs KTM RC 390

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CB 125F4
  2. KTM RC 3904
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CB 125F~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB 125F~554 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CB 125F122 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CB 125F789 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CB 125F—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Honda CB 125F—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CB 125F—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CB 125F124.1 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Honda CB 125F45 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CB 125F554 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Honda CB 125F—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Honda CB 125F122 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Honda CB 125F789 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CB 125F120 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CB 125FTVS Apache RTR 160KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 396,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanTVS · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydayStreetSports
Fuel average~45 km/l~45 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank12.3 L12 L9.5 L
On a full tank~554 km~540 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124.1 cc160 cc373 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight—117 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h170 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
Starting—Self startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight122 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height789 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance120 mm180 mm178 mm
Wheelbase—1,300 mm1,340 mm
Length × width × height2,043 × 742 × 1,095 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABS—Front wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75 – 18M/C (42P) / 90/90 – 18M/C (51S)90/90-17 / 110/80-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Honda CB 125F—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Honda CB 125F or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Honda CB 125F weighs about 122 kg and TVS Apache RTR 160 about 137 kg, so Honda CB 125F is easier to push and park.

Honda CB 125F or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CB 125F if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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